MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County has its first diagnosed case of COVID-19, Dr. Lee B. Smith announced Thursday evening. “We knew it was just a matter of time before we would […]
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Manchin, Capito, provide COVID-19 relief action updates
MORGANTOWN — As Thursday’s coronavirus news unfolded, West Virginia’s two U.S. senators provided their thoughts on events at the U.S Capitol and in West Virginia. Sen. Joe Manchin, D, spoke […]
Marion delegates lead to keep Fairmont Regional open; Justice describes alternate idea
By Suzanne Elliott and David Beard MORGANTOWN — Marion County’s three state delegates asked Gov. Jim Justice to use his executive powers and keep Fairmont Regional Medical Center open because […]
Gov. Justice closes barber shops, hair salons; tests negative for COVID-19
Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday ordered all barber shops, hair salons and nail salons closed as of 11:59 p.m. Thursday evening. He also revealed he tested negative for coronavirus after […]
Mon Health System hospitals, facilities suspends non-essential treatments
MORGANTOWN – Mon Health System Hospitals and facilities, including Grafton City Hospital, has suspended all non-essential treatments in order to safeguard its patients and staff and support a community response […]
Manchin, Capito comment on second COVID-19 aid package, testing supplies, Fairmont hospital
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Senate voted 90-8 on Wednesday to pass the House’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a second round of funding for national relief. And it’s working on […]
Justice adds gyms, health clubs, rec facilities to COVID-19 closure list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended his business closure order to include gyms, health clubs and recreational facilities. He also repeated his plea for people to stay home […]
Elective surgeries postponed
At the urging of the U.S. Surgeon General and multiple professional medical societies, WVU Medicine will defer all elective, non-emergent surgeries and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures starting Thursday. Procedures will be […]
Gov. Justice confirms state’s first COVID-19 case; orders restaurants, bars, casinos closed
MORGANTOWN — Confirming speculation circulating throughout the day, Gov. Jim Justice confirmed on Tuesday evening the state’s first confirmed coronavirus case – in the Eastern Panhandle. And he mandated the […]
WVU Medicine to offer pre-screened patients drive-through specimen collection for COVID-19
MORGANTOWN – WVU Medicine announced today that it is establishing five drive-through collection points in West Virginia to collect specimens from pre-screened patients to test for COVID-19. The collection points […]
